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The SEBI Act of 1992: Foundation of India’s Securities Market Regulation
Introduction The Indian securities market has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. From a closed, broker-dominated system plagued with manipulative pr
Alteration of Articles vs. Oppression of Minority Shareholders: A Legal Conflict
Introduction Corporate governance in India operates within a complex legal framework where the rights of different stakeholders often intersect, sometimes creating tension between
Shadow Directors under Company Law and Their Legal Accountability in India
Introduction Corporate governance frameworks typically focus on formal power structures within companies, with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and accountability mechanism
Compounding of Offences under the Companies Act: An Underused Compliance Tool
Introduction The Companies Act, 2013, which replaced its 1956 predecessor, introduced a more robust framework for corporate governance while simultaneously enhancing the enforcemen
Doctrine of Indoor Management: Still Relevant in the Digital Age?
Introduction The doctrine of indoor management, also known as the rule in Royal British Bank v. Turquand, stands as one of the foundational principles of company law that has shape
Decoding the Jurisprudence on Lifting the Corporate Veil in Indian Court
Introduction The doctrine of corporate personality stands as one of the foundational principles of modern company law, establishing that a company, once incorporated, exists as a l
Shareholders’ Agreements vis-à-vis Articles of Association: Legal Validity and Judicial Interpretation
Introduction The governance framework of Indian companies operates at the intersection of statutory regulation and private ordering. While the Companies Act provides the statutory
Preferential Allotment vs. Rights Issue: Regulatory Arbitrage or Flexibility?
Introduction Capital raising represents one of the most fundamental functions of securities markets, allowing companies to finance growth, innovation, and operational requirements.
Treatment of Share Premium in FDI Transactions
Introduction The foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape in India has undergone significant transformation over the past few decades, evolving from a restrictive regime to a prog
Personal Guarantor Liability Post-Insolvency: Supreme Court’s Expansive Interpretation
Introduction The insolvency regime for personal guarantors to corporate debtors represents one of the most contentious and rapidly evolving areas of India’s insolvency jurisp
